Topic: A THOUSAND CHICKENS READING A TALE OF TWO CITIES (Read 6663 times)

Jeanne · « **Reply #150 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:10:51 PM »

I spent much of yesterday at UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Institute, having my eyes tested and evaluated for cataract surgery, ala TCB. I'd been trying to put this off as long as possible, but reading is getting difficult and it needs to be done sooner rather than later. This is why I've been bugging TCB about how he's doing and some of the details.

My cousin, who LOVES TV, raves about how she's able to watch without glasses. But my concerns are the opposite: I'm on the computer most of the day and don't need great distance vision. I'm used to being very near-sighted and am happy to wear glasses when I drive or go outside. The surgeon and I discussed this and I'm glad he could see my point. Most correction is done for distance, but I really don't want that. I need to be able to see close-up. He plans to correct my eyes to a minus 2. (I'm currently a minus 8.) He'll be correcting my astigmatism as well.

Jeanne · « **Reply #151 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:18:18 PM »

I'll be spending the extra bucks to have this take place. (Medicare pays for cataract removal, but not the intraocular lens.) I was quoted $1800 per eye, plus I'm sure there'll be some extra charges along the way. So $4500 or so that I hadn't planned on. I'll still need glasses, but the Rx will be much more normal, so I'll be able to buy them from Warby Parker or Costco. At present, my lenses are very expensive and usually can only be done from certain labs.

Jeanne · « **Reply #152 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:21:57 PM »

This is not Lasik. It is correction from the replacement lens. I don't know how many people who have cataract surgery opt for the more expensive lens, but I do know that cataract surgery is very common.

This was sent to me from one of the UCLA staffers. It is more than you ever wanted to know about cataract surgery and perhaps not for the faint of heart. It is animation, not live people.

http://eyemag.in/r4h8D7

Jeanne · « **Reply #153 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:29:41 PM »

I have had a lot of anxiety over this upcoming surgery. I'm a wus in some ways and for this I am super-wus. Everyone's been scoffing at me, saying what an easy surgery it is, but no one was giving me any real information! Yesterday was very important in terms of having my concerns addressed. I like the surgeon and am very glad we seem to be in sync. I'm still nervous about it, but not quite as much. I keep reminding myself of the benefits I'll receive.

Ginny · « **Reply #154 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:32:06 PM »

Hope it all goes well, DR Jeanne!

Jeanne · « **Reply #155 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:37:01 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on July 21, 2015, 05:32:06 PM

Hope it all goes well, DR Jeanne!

Thank you, Ginny. It's a couple months off. Busy surgeon. Much to coordinate!

Jeanne · « **Reply #156 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:38:53 PM »

TCB, I was surprised and pleased to hear that the only glasses you need now are cheaters. Very pleased your surgery went so well. Good for you and encouraging for me!

Jeanne · « **Reply #157 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:43:13 PM »

How is your dad doing, Jack?

Jeanne · « **Reply #158 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:45:32 PM »

MEGA RECOVERY VIBES to DRs CILLALIZ, DAN M, DRUXY, and TCB, and to all family members of DRs!

Jeanne · « **Reply #159 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:46:38 PM »

DR Michael, how are you doing? Still recovering or back to normal?

Jeanne · « **Reply #160 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:47:48 PM »

Cilla, I could really relate to wanting to get your house cleaned before your surgery. I'd have felt the same.

George · « **Reply #161 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:54:30 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on July 21, 2015, 05:29:41 PM

I have had a lot of anxiety over this upcoming surgery. I'm a wus in some ways and for this I am super-wus. Everyone's been scoffing at me, saying what an easy surgery it is, but no one was giving me any real information! Yesterday was very important in terms of having my concerns addressed. I like the surgeon and am very glad we seem to be in sync. I'm still nervous about it, but not quite as much. I keep reminding myself of the benefits I'll receive.

~~~Vibes of All Kinds for DR Jeanne!!~~~

George · « **Reply #162 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:55:25 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on July 21, 2015, 05:45:32 PM

MEGA RECOVERY VIBES to DRs CILLALIZ, DAN M, DRUXY, and TCB, and to all family members of DRs!

~~~Vibes of All Kinds for Everyone, Also!!~~~

Jeanne · « **Reply #163 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:55:41 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2015, 10:44:29 AM

Whatever possessed folks to tear down The Brown Derby? If ever there was an historical landmark, that was one.

I feel the same way. I even miss the Big Donut on Washington Blvd and Sepulveda (Culver City). It didn't exactly lend itself to other businesses, but it was such a unique--and quirky--landmark!

George · « **Reply #164 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:56:05 PM »

Quote from: bk on July 21, 2015, 03:36:14 PM

Did a three-mile jog. Whew! But, as sometimes happens, something came to me towards the end of it. I'd begun to ponder what book I might enjoy writing come January. I have a tiny idea for the next Hofstetter book, but I like to do every other year for those. Last night I was thinking it might be fun to write a standalone suspense novel, and I have an outré idea for one, hazy but the bones of something. But whilst jogging something else presented itself to me - I'd actually joked about a version of this idea three years ago, but it was nothing like what formed in my head - it was just kind of a jokey thing. But when this came to me, I realized it could be something really fun and funny and funky and I'm going to run it by Muse Margaret who I think will love it. So, if that's the case, I'll begin doing what I always do - making notes.

BK, it's always exciting to hear (read) about your upcoming projects!

Jeanne · « **Reply #165 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:58:49 PM »

Quote from: George on July 21, 2015, 05:54:30 PM

Quote from: Jeanne on July 21, 2015, 05:29:41 PM
I have had a lot of anxiety over this upcoming surgery. I'm a wus in some ways and for this I am super-wus. Everyone's been scoffing at me, saying what an easy surgery it is, but no one was giving me any real information! Yesterday was very important in terms of having my concerns addressed. I like the surgeon and am very glad we seem to be in sync. I'm still nervous about it, but not quite as much. I keep reminding myself of the benefits I'll receive.

~~~Vibes of All Kinds for DR Jeanne!!~~~

Thank you, George!

Jeanne · « **Reply #166 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:59:37 PM »

I'm hoping for a sequel to RED GOLD, but this new idea sounds interesting, too.

Jeanne · « **Reply #167 on:** July 21, 2015, 06:01:36 PM »

TTFN.

Jane · « **Reply #168 on:** July 21, 2015, 06:46:20 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on July 21, 2015, 05:29:41 PM

I have had a lot of anxiety over this upcoming surgery. I'm a wus in some ways and for this I am super-wus. Everyone's been scoffing at me, saying what an easy surgery it is, but no one was giving me any real information! Yesterday was very important in terms of having my concerns addressed. I like the surgeon and am very glad we seem to be in sync. I'm still nervous about it, but not quite as much. I keep reminding myself of the benefits I'll receive.

I think most people are very nervous about the first eye. Keith watched a video of the surgery which was a Big mistake. He said it was a breeze and he didn't feel a thing.

I will be very interested in the results of your eye correction and what your vision is like.

Jane · « **Reply #169 on:** July 21, 2015, 06:46:56 PM »

TEST RESULTS AND EYE SURGERY VIBES FOR DR JEANNE!!!

Jane · « **Reply #170 on:** July 21, 2015, 06:48:08 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on July 21, 2015, 05:55:41 PM

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2015, 10:44:29 AM
Whatever possessed folks to tear down The Brown Derby? If ever there was an historical landmark, that was one.

I feel the same way. I even miss the Big Donut on Washington Blvd and Sepulveda (Culver City). It didn't exactly lend itself to other businesses, but it was such a unique--and quirky--landmark!

I didn't care for their donuts but I thought the big donut outside was fun.

singdaw · « **Reply #171 on:** July 21, 2015, 06:56:22 PM »

CONGRATULATIONS to DR Jrand64!!!

singdaw · « **Reply #172 on:** July 21, 2015, 06:57:03 PM »

~ ~ ~ UTMOST STRENGTH MEDICAL VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR Jeanne!!!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #173 on:** July 21, 2015, 07:17:19 PM »

Thanks for all the cataract info, DR Jeanne. Best of luck with it, though it's a couple of months off and of course you'll do fine!

I'm only wondering about one thing you said -- about Medicare paying for the procedure but not for the lens (?). I hadn't heard that. My optometrist did tell me that they don't pay for the newer laser version of the surgery. He opted for that himself but had to pay out of pocket. But he said they cover the traditional one. Well, as you can see (or "see"), I've got a lot to learn about this. It'll be a few years before I need it, but I'll definitely need it.

KevinH · « **Reply #174 on:** July 21, 2015, 07:17:57 PM »

I'm back from Sandy's show. She was terrific and the audience was very enthusiastic! I think she sang all the songs from the CD. I was hoping that her encore would be "Simply," and it was! Not only did Sandy pass around trays of chocolate chip cookies while she sang "Here on Earth," we also had kazoos at our seats to use during the chorus of "Two Roads!" Lots of fun!

George · « **Reply #175 on:** July 21, 2015, 07:19:29 PM »

Well, it's time for me to leave work...yet again.

Talley Ho(me)!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #176 on:** July 21, 2015, 07:30:48 PM »

I was digging through some stuff this evening, and for your viewing pleasure, here's a clipping from some magazine from some twenty years ago -- judging by the stuff it was filed with. Click on it for better readability.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #177 on:** July 21, 2015, 07:39:10 PM »

A nice remembrance, among many, of Theodore Bikel: http://goo.gl/92tJQM

(A few more links are provided there.)

ChasSmith · « **Reply #178 on:** July 21, 2015, 07:48:01 PM »

Good Lord.

E.L. Doctorow, 84.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #179 on:** July 21, 2015, 07:51:43 PM »

Maybe I should just stop reading the news tonight.

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